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Macedonian general Ptolemy begins a new dynasty in the city of Alexandria.
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Alexander the Great of Macedonia invades Egypt
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The death of Nectanebo II (the last Egyptian-born pharaoh)
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Persian Empire conquers Egypt.
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The invasion of Egypt from the south by the nubian Empire, initiating an "Ethiopian Dynasty."
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Ramses II begins his 67-year regin and completes the Temple of Luxor.
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Amenotep IV supports worship of only on god, Aten, and moves seaat of government to a shor-lived new capital city, Akhetaten.
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Queen Hatshepsut expands the Egyptain empire to include Nubia and Palestine.
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Cleopatra commits suicicde, and Egypt is annexed by the Roman Empire.
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Ptolemaic queen VII rules Egypt, assisted by Roman Emperor Julius Caesar.
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The establishment of the Middle Kingdom and of Thebes as the new capital.
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The Great Pyrimad of Giza was built by King Khufu.
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Tutankkhamun revives polythsism and returns Egypt's capital to Thebes.
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King Menes unites Upper and Lower Egypt
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The establishment of the Old Kingdom with its capital in Memphis.
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The invention of the 365-day calendar